"If they are beheaded, the people on Yuan Xi's side will definitely fight to the death and cause trouble for the subsequent battles!"
But Sima Yi's persuasion didn't seem to make Cao Pi wake up, but made him even more annoyed!
"Are you all going to disobey military orders?"
Cao Pi asked sharply.
"We don't dare!"
Sima Yi and others quickly bowed their heads and handed over their hands.
"It's okay if you don't dare, why don't you just follow my instructions!"
Cao Pi said coldly.
Cao Zhen had no choice but to accept the order.
After a while, he walked in with two boxes.
What was inside the box was none other than the bloody heads of Lu Weihuang and Han Juzi.
When Cao Pi saw this, he showed a satisfied smile,
"Send someone immediately to deliver their heads to Yuan Xi!"
"Here!"
Cao Zhen took the order and left.
After finishing everything, Cao Pi glanced at Yang Ling with a slightly proud look.
The reason why he ordered the killing of Lu Weihuang and Han Juzi was very simple.
First, he wanted to go against Yang Ling and suppress Yang Ling's prestige in the army!
Secondly, I also wanted to take the opportunity to warn Cao Xiu, Cao Zhen and others, letting them know that I am the boss in this army!
If Lu Weihuang and Han Juzi knew each other secretly, they might find Cao Pi in the middle of the night and ask, are you polite?
Yang Ling smiled faintly, not bothering to argue with Cao Pi, but pointed at the sand table and said,
"Your Majesty, according to what Ding Wei, the magistrate of Guqiu County, said, Youzhou's military strength is now empty."
"Now that we have captured Guqiu City, should we continue going north and take Zhuoxian County directly?"
Zhuo County is not only the administrative seat of Zhuo County, but also the gateway to Jixian County, the administrative seat of Youzhou. It is only two hundred miles away from Jixian County.
As long as Zhuoxian is captured, they can then attack Yuan Xi who is entrenched in Jixian.
"Of course I want it."
Cao Pi smiled and nodded, but then the conversation changed.
"But I won't bother the military advisor this time. I'll just lead the troops there myself!"
Yang Ling paused for a moment, and instantly understood Cao Pi's intention.
He must have felt that Yuan Jun was not strong enough and wanted to take the initiative to gain prestige and military exploits for himself!
"Okay, then I will sit in the rear for the Crown Prince!"
Yang Ling was also happy and relaxed, so she agreed immediately.
Sima Yi on the side frowned slightly.
He wanted to say something, but with Yang Ling and others present, he could only remain silent.
After discussing military affairs, Yang Ling and others stood up and left, leaving only Cao Pi and Sima Yi in the hall.
"Your Majesty, didn't we have a plan before, let Yang Ling work hard, and we can share the victory in the rear? Why did the Crown Prince have to personally lead the troops to fight Yuan Xi again?"
Sima Yi couldn't help but speak.
When Cao Pi heard this, he couldn't help but smile.
"Zhongda, that Yuan Jun is just a soft persimmon. Are you willing to give up this credit?"
Although Yang Ling won the battle, Cao Pi could also share the victory.
But Cao Cao and everyone else in the court knew clearly that Cao Pi was winning by default.
So after seeing Yuan Jun so vulnerable, Cao Pi had the idea of conquering it himself.
"In this case, the prince should not kill Lu Weihuang and Han Juzi."
Sima Yi sighed.
Cao Pi wanted to conquer Yuan's army personally, but he killed Lu Weihuang and Han Juzi who surrendered. Isn't this asking for trouble?
"Kill them all, there's no point in talking about them."
Cao Pi said confidently,
"Besides, with Zhongda's help, it won't be easy to deal with Yuan Jun? Or do you think, Zhongda, that you are not as good as Yang Ling?"
"That's not true."
Sima Yi paused and continued,
"Since the prince has made up his mind, my subordinates should do their best to assist him."
"That's right. You and I will work together to pacify Yuan Xi and return to Xudu to see who dares to make irresponsible remarks!"
Seeing that his provocation method worked, Cao Pi couldn't help but smile.
…
Early the next morning.
Cao Pi simply tidied up and led the army northward alone.
In addition to Cao Xiu, Cao Zhen, Xia Houshang and other clan generals on this trip, he only took Zhang Liao, Yu Jin and Zhang He with him.
Cao Pi didn't bring any of Zhao Yun, Gao Shun, Gan Ning, and Ma Chao who were good friends with Yang Ling.
Before setting off, he only sent someone to inform Yang Ling without even meeting him.
The posture was as if Yang Ling wanted to share the credit with him.
On top of Guqiu City.
Watching Cao Pi's army retreat, Zhou Cang couldn't help complaining,
"This prince really doesn't know what is good and what is evil!"
If Yang Ling hadn't easily captured Guqiu and defeated Lu Weihuang's reinforcements, how could Cao Pi have attacked Zhuoxian so quickly.
However, in order to seize military glory, Cao Pi let Yang Ling stay in the rear, which was really ungrateful!
"General Zhou Cang, there is no need to be angry. Maybe that boy Cao Pi will come back defeated."
Gan Ning said with a smile.
Zhou Cang was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but said,
"Yuan Jun is so bad, how could Cao Pi not be able to defeat them?"
"Don't forget that the Wuhuan people have been silent."
Gan Ning reminded,
"They have such a good relationship with the Yuan family, how could they just sit back and do nothing?"
"Yeah, why did you forget this?"
Zhou Cang chuckled.
"What if a stupid person has a stupid blessing and the Wuhuan people are unwilling to interfere?"
Pei Yuanshao interjected from the side.
"Foolish people have foolish blessings, but fools do not."
Yang Ling smiled meaningfully.
Cao Pi killed Lu Weihuang and Han Juzi yesterday and returned their heads to Yuan Xi. Today he is so eager for quick success and quick gain.
I'm afraid that this time we go north, there will be a big defeat!
…
Starting from Guqiu County, there are two cities on the road to Zhuo County, namely Beixincheng County and Fanyang County.
After Cao Pi led his army to leave Guqiu, they arrived at Beixincheng County the next day.
Looking at the closed door, Cao Pi said to Cao Zhen beside him,
"Zidan, go ahead and persuade them to surrender. Tell them that if they don't surrender, there will be no chickens or dogs left after the city is broken!"
"Here!"
Cao Zhen took the order, stepped forward on his horse, and said loudly,
"People in the city, listen, the Crown Prince of Wei has come to attack Yuan Xi on orders from the Emperor and the King of Wei!"
"If you know what's going on, open the door quickly and surrender!"
"After the city is destroyed, no chickens or dogs will be left behind!"
However, the defenders in the city already knew that Cao Pi had killed Lu Weihuang and Han Juzi who had surrendered.
Not only did they not surrender, they even fired arrows at Cao Zhen!
Fortunately, the distance was far away, and the arrow landed lightly on the ground!
Cao Zhen had no choice but to turn around and return to Cao Pi.
"Your Majesty, the people in the city are unwilling to surrender."
"Since you are unwilling to surrender, then attack the city!"
Cao Pi said with a gloomy expression.
He originally wanted to imitate Yang Ling and persuade him to surrender.
But he didn't expect that the people in the city would not give him face!
Following Cao Pi's order, the mighty Cao army began to take action!
Fortunately, Cao Pi knew how much he had and did not give any rash orders.
He only supervised the battle in front of the formation and handed over the command power to Yu Jin and Zhang Liao.
